Turner Networks was looking to augment its digital portfolio with a proven producer of low-cost internet video. Funny or Die was looking for a little old-media reach and muscle to help it grow. Why their partnership could signal a coming acquisition wave of independent video producers Read More »
Original web video comedy site Funny Or Die is closing its UK operation, which launched nearly two years ago, citing financial struggles. H… Read More »
FunnyOrDie, the company with a network of online content site and backed by Will Ferrell and Sequoia Capital, has raised a new round of $3 m… Read More »
Viewer-voting comedy site FunnyOrDie is launching a UK-facing outpost later today, with a London production HQ and a partnership with UK TV… Read More »
US viewer-voting comedy site FunnyOrDie is launching a UK-facing outpost today, with a London production HQ and a partnership with Have I Go… Read More »
BlueCollarOrDie, a spinoff site from FunnyOrDie featuring the stars of Blue Collar Comedy, has been shut down. The site is one several “OrDi… Read More »
HBO, which couldn’t make its own comedy site work, is taking a small stake in Will Ferrell’s comedy company FunnyorDie.com. The terms were n… Read More »
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Dick Glover, the CEO of Funny or Die, the comedy site known for its smash hit short film “The Landlord,” starring Will Ferrell, and Chris… Read More »
Will Ferrell’s video comedy site Funny or Die has raised a $15 million round from Sequoia and other unidentified institutions, reports Portf… Read More »
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